Grant and Funding Programs Offered by Hospital Marie-Clarac Foundation

The Hospital Marie-Clarac Foundation is the philanthropic arm of Hôpital Marie-Clarac in Montréal. It mobilizes the community and manages donations in order to improve the quality, accessibility and human dimension of care offered within the institution. The foundation plays a key role in financing priority projects that are not fully covered by public funding, such as the renewal of equipment, the modernization of facilities and initiatives that enhance patient comfort.

News on the site highlights major gifts and campaigns: multi‑year donations such as a 5‑million‑dollar contribution over 10 years from the Fondation Lise et Giuseppe Racanelli, as well as targeted campaigns to replace hundreds of outdated beds or to fund free television access for all patients. Funds collected through concerts, benefit cocktails and annual campaigns are reinvested directly into the hospital’s palliative care, rehabilitation and multidisciplinary services.

The foundation’s support primarily benefits people at the end of life, patients in rehabilitation who are regaining autonomy, and their families. By financing equipment, beds, amenities and various comfort projects, it helps create a care environment that is both technically effective and profoundly humane. The impact is visible in concrete improvements such as new beds, free in‑room television, and enhanced spaces that respect dignity and well‑being.

Guided by a board of directors and supported by devoted religious communities, clinicians and volunteers, the foundation builds long‑term partnerships with individuals, families and corporate donors. Honorary recognitions, such as the title of Governors and the naming of hospital departments after major donors, underline the importance of these philanthropic alliances for the sustainability and excellence of care at Hôpital Marie-Clarac.